Summer Student - Production Worker

Our sawmill in Whitecourt, AB is currently seeking summer students to join our amazing team for the 2024 Summer Season.

Are you someone who thrives on completing tasks diligently, and setting a high standard for a productive workday? Our Summer Student - Production role at Canfor could be the ideal fit for you, whether you're aiming for your next life goal or launching your career journey.

This position demands hard work, and that's precisely what makes it appealing to individuals like you.  Your can-do attitude, proactive approach, and adept cleanup skills would be highly valued at our Whitecourt Sawmill.

In this Summer Student role, your responsibilities will include:

• Shoveling, lifting, and carrying boards and debris with exposure to the elements while contributing to the overall cleanliness of the site.
• Taking responsibility for contributing to a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and site visitors.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in your work area and throughout the mill
• Develop strong working relationships with your peers and production team

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Safety driven mindset
• Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods of time including piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, shoveling, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers
• A high degree of urgency and attention to detail

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.